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          Callum Beattie Unveils New Single “Pins and Needles” Ahead of Album “Indi” — Out January 23rd

          December 5, 2025

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          Gipsy Kings
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          Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo Announce New Album “Historia” — Out May 15th

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          debdepan "Lovers & Others" EP
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          REVIEW: debdepan “Lovers & Others” EP

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          In recent years, the vibrant seaside town of Margate has evolved into a heady blend of coastal charm and DIY creativity — a place where visual artists, musicians and free-thinking makers thrive. It’s the perfect […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

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          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
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          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
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          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

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          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Gary Numan Electrifies Rock City with a Powerful, Emotional Performance

          December 1, 2025

          Gary Numan, one of electronic music’s most enduring and influential pioneers, brought his epic live show to Nottingham’s Rock City on 25 November, and the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Calling the venue “buzzing” […]

          Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          LIVE REVIEW: Drowning Pool Ignite a Packed Rock City with a Heavy-Hitting Nottingham Show

          November 25, 2025

          One of America’s most successful heavy rock exports, Drowning Pool descended on Nottingham’s Rock City on November 19th with a set that hit like a wrecking ball. It was one of the busiest nights the […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
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          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
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          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

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          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

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          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

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          August 21, 2025

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          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

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          Rising artist TAVE has had an extraordinary journey — from earning a scholarship at just 13 and performing with some of music’s biggest names to now stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal debut […]

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          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

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          Steve Lillywhite on the Making of “Fairytale of New York” | XS Noize Podcast #262
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          The Altered Hours
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JOHNNY MARR announces new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ due February 25th 2022 1
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JOHNNY MARR announces new double album ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’ due February 25th 2022

October 13, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced his upcoming double album release, ‘Fever Dreams Pts 1-4’. Marking his fourth solo full-length record, the 16-track double LP will be released on February 25th 2022 via BMG. ‘Fever Dreams Pts […]

JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021 1
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JOHNNY MARR announces UK headline shows for September 2021

July 27, 2021 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced UK headline shows for September 2021. The intimate run will see dates including London’s Electric Ballroom, Leeds’ Stylus and Blackburn’s King George’s Hall ahead of a sold-out show alongside The Courteeners […]

COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester - Saturday 25th September 2021
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COURTEENERS announce headline show at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – Saturday 25th September 2021

June 8, 2021 XS Noize

Courteeners have announced a massive hometown show later in the year. The band will play Emirates Old Trafford (home of Lancashire County Cricket Club), Manchester on 25th September 2021. Special guests on the day are […]

HANS ZIMMER releases his first ever JAMES BOND score with DECCA RECORDS
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HANS ZIMMER releases his first ever JAMES BOND score with DECCA RECORDS

February 19, 2020 XS Noize

Following last night’s captivating performance by Grammy-winners Billie Eilish and Hans Zimmer at the BRIT Awards, Decca Records announces the release of Zimmer’s first-ever Bond score: the official soundtrack to the latest film in the […]

BILLIE EILISH releases ‘No Time To Die’ the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film
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BILLIE EILISH releases ‘No Time To Die’ the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film

February 14, 2020 XS Noize

Today, five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Darkroom/Interscope/Polydor Records artist Billie Eilish has released her latest song, No Time To Die, the official theme song to the upcoming James Bond film. The song was produced by her brother; […]

‘Electronic’ by ELECTRONIC is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January
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‘Electronic’ by ELECTRONIC is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January

December 11, 2019 XS Noize

‘Electronic’ by Electronic is to be reissued as a limited edition white vinyl on 24 January 2020 available exclusively through Rhino.co.uk as well as on black vinyl through all other retailers. For the first time […]

JOHNNY MARR announces new 7" Singles Box Set 'Single Life' for December 6th 1
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JOHNNY MARR announces new 7″ Singles Box Set ‘Single Life’ for December 6th

October 4, 2019 XS Noize

Johnny Marr has announced details of ‘Single Life’, a limited edition 7” Box Set featuring Johnny’s first ten solo single releases, due for release on December 6th. From 2012’s ‘Upstarts’ to 2018’s ‘Spiral Cities’, and […]

XS NOIZE at AIM Independent Music Awards 2019 2
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XS NOIZE at AIM Independent Music Awards 2019

September 4, 2019 Michael Barron

AIM CEO Paul Pacifico promised to do “something spectacular” to mark the twentieth anniversary of the independent music awards. With seven out of ten of the Mercury Music Prize nominees being AIM members; there is […]

SERGE PIZZORNO Announces Debut Solo Album, The S.L.P. Is Out 30th August 2
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PLAYLIST: XS Noize August 2019 – Listen Now

September 4, 2019 Ben P Scott

The monthly XS Noize playlists on Spotify bring together the most essential new music of the last month that has been featured on the site. The August 2019 edition features tracks from: Iggy Pop, Temples, […]

JOHNNY MARR releases new music video 'The Bright Parade' ahead of sold out homecoming Manchester shows
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JOHNNY MARR releases new music video ‘The Bright Parade’ ahead of sold out homecoming Manchester shows

August 16, 2019 XS Noize

Ahead of two sold-out homecoming shows at Manchester Albert Hall this September 4th and 5th to close a big summer season, Johnny Marr has revealed the official music video for new single, ‘The Bright Parade’. […]

JOHNNY MARR To Win Pioneer Award At AIM Independent Music Awards 2019 2
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JOHNNY MARR To Win Pioneer Award At AIM Independent Music Awards 2019

August 14, 2019 XS Noize

With under a month to go until the show kicks off, the AIM Independent Music Awards has announced that indie icon Johnny Marr will take home the coveted Pioneer Award, presented in association with Bucks […]

MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre 1
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LIVE REVIEW: Johnny Marr @ Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London

August 9, 2019 Michael Barron

Following an amazing kick-off to the Meltdown Festival by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, the “Good Times” rolled on with Johnny Marr with support from the Mystery Jets. At a first glance, the choice of Johnny […]

MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre 2
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MELTDOWN FESTIVAL returns to London Southbank Centre

July 24, 2019 XS Noize

Meltdown festival returns to London Southbank Centre for its 26th run. The festival will run from 3 – 11 August 2019 and will be curated by Nile Rodgers. Meltdown will see performances from Nile himself […]

Andy Rourke says the world needs "colourful characters" like his old bandmate Morrissey
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Andy Rourke says the world needs “colourful characters” like his old bandmate Morrissey

May 9, 2019 XS Noize

Andy Rourke has opened up about his “colourful” former Smiths bandmate Morrissey and his unbreakable bond with guitarist Johnny Marr. The 55-year-old bassist co-founded The Smiths with frontman Morrissey in Manchester in 1982, and he […]

JOHNNY MARR Shares New Track 'Armatopia,' - Watch Video
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JOHNNY MARR Shares New Track ‘Armatopia,’ – Watch Video

February 22, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Smiths’ guitar legend Johnny Marr, winner of British GQ ‘s 2018 “Man Of The Year” Lifetime Achievement Award and NME’ s “God-Like Genius” award is sharing a video for a brand new song, ” […]

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Gigs

JOHNNY MARR Announces North American Spring Tour

February 19, 2019 XS Noize

Today, Smiths’ guitar legend Johnny Marr, winner of British GQ ‘s 2018 “Man Of The Year” Lifetime Achievement Award and NME’ s “God-Like Genius” award has announced he is returning to North America in the spring. The extensive coast-to-coast run includes […]

THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT Rockarchive Exhibition now at Manchester Central Library
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THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT Rockarchive Exhibition now at Manchester Central Library

January 3, 2019 Sandra Blemster

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out is a free exhibition running at Manchester Central Library celebrating the famous history of Manchester’s music scene. Curated by photographer Jill Furmanovsky the founder of Rockarchive.com and […]

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
Round Up

XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

December 22, 2018 Ben P Scott

2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18 1
IN FOCUS

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18

November 4, 2018 Clair McAllister

Johnny Marr played an amazing show at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, 01/11/18. Clair McAllister was on hand to take these fantastic images. Check out more images from Clair McAllister on Twitter and Instagram.     […]

INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – "It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire" 1
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Johnny Marr – “It always amazes me what you can do with a piece of wood and six bits of wire”

October 23, 2018 XS Noize

Legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist Johnny Marr will play a headline show at the famous Ulster Hall, Belfast Thursday 1st November 2018. in support of his new album Call The Comet. Recorded with […]

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